Even though I am not personally battling breast cancer I want to show my support for the thousands of Canadians diagnosed with breast cancer every year, I am participating and fundraising for this year’s Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure. 

My name is Mirta Lopez. For most of my life, I was healthy, but in August 2021, everything changed. I found a lump in my left thigh, and although my family doctor initially believed it was a lipoma, the lump began to grow. After nine months, I was sent for an ultrasound, followed by an MRI, which revealed a sarcoma. Two biopsies were conducted—the first was inconclusive, and the second indicated a benign mass. However, after the tumor was removed in October 2022 and further analyzed, I was diagnosed with biphasic synovial sarcoma, a rare form of cancer.

Despite the challenges, I am a strong woman with so much to live for, and I will keep battling this cancer. I know taht with hope, anything is possible.

With your help, I can reach my fundraising goal and make a life-changing difference for so many people. Every dollar I raise will fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and support programs and services for those impacted by this disease. 

Please donate today. I believe better treatment options and survival outcomes are possible. Together, we can give Canadians impacted by breast cancer a reason to have hope. And we can help change the future for all. 

Thank you! I appreciate your generous support.